Kalimpong Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Kalimpong. Expect long, bright days with 189 hours in December and darker periods with just 73 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1641 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kalimpong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Kalimpong enjoys an average of 1641 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Kalimpong’s wettest month, receives 583 mm (23 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kalimpong Precipitation page.